A. Mosquitoes About Culex quinquefasciatusCommonly known as the southern house mosquito Culex quinquefasciatus is a medium-sized brown mosquito found widely in tropical regions and subtropical areas. This species is found throughout Florida and as far north as Virginia and Iowa and as far west as California. C. quinquefasciatus also breeds with the common house mosquito, C. pipiens. This hybridization results in a far larger range of territory. C. quinquefasciatus is an opportunistic blood feeder and a vector of many of pathogens, several of which affect humans.The Insect Laboratory of Poseidon Sciences (Philippines) maintains a breeding facility for C. quinquefasciatus for research and...

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